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Egypt disowns attack on UAE by vice chairman of its own ruling party

The Egyptian government and the ruling Freedom and Justice Party yesterday disowned comments about the UAE by the vice chairman of the party, Essam El Erian. Read Article Egypt disowns attack on UAE by vice chairman of its own ruling party

GCC armed forces must share more intelligence

Call for new systems to allow Arabian Gulf countries to react better to any security threat. Read Article GCC armed forces must share more intelligence

Praise for UAE's efforts on human rights protection

Representatives of the European Commission yesterday praised the UAE's efforts to build on the protection of human rights, create awareness of human rights issues and spread a culture of protection. Read Article Praise for UAE's efforts on human rights protection

Wadeema's Law on UAE child protection faces FNC summer delay

UAE's child protection law faces a delay because the Social Affairs Minister postponed her appearance before the Federal National Council. Read Article Wadeema's Law on UAE child protection faces FNC summer delay

UAE urges Austria to change stance on euro visa-free travel

Austria was one of four countries opposed to a visa waiver to European Schengen countries for Emiratis proposed last year, along with Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Read Article UAE urges Austria to change stance on euro visa-free travel

Ghobash highlights labour role of Gulf states in Geneva speech

Gulf labour markets provide more than 15 million job opportunities that allow for the growth and development of workers and subsequently their home countries, the Minister of Labour said. Read Article Ghobash highlights labour role of Gulf states in Geneva speech

New Belarus ambassador keen to bolster UAE relations

Besides military and security links, both countries hope to work together and share expertise in counterterrorism, human trafficking, anti narcotics and VIP protection. Read Article New Belarus ambassador keen to bolster UAE relations

Intellectuals hold many answers, says UAE's Gargash

Dr Anwar Gargash was speaking at the Arab Writers Union in Abu Dhabi. Read Article Intellectuals hold many answers, says UAE's Gargash

German voters in UAE prepare to head to the polls

The German embassy tells 12,000 of its nationals in the UAE that registration must be completed before September 2. Read Article German voters in UAE prepare to head to the polls

Odd consular requests posed to UAE's British embassies

The UK foreign office reveals the oddest requests for consular assistance including some off-the-wall pleas for help to the British embassies in the UAE. Read Article Odd consular requests posed to UAE's British embassies

First inmates transferred as part of UAE-UK prisoner swap deal

The Prisoner Transfer Agreement (PTA) between the two nations was signed on January 24 as part of ongoing efforts for closer cooperation on consular issues. Read Article First inmates transferred as part of UAE-UK prisoner swap deal

UAE and Algeria strengthen ties

Relations between the UAE and Algeria are growing from strength to strength, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the Foreign Minister, said yesterday. Read Article UAE and Algeria strengthen ties

Hizbollah support for Assad its real face, UAE minister says

UAE Foreign Affairs Minister says region cannnot stand the negative impact of Hizbollah policy. Read Article Hizbollah support for Assad its real face, UAE minister says

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